Archive for July 2019
Iowa Business Council members expect strong finish to 2019
The Iowa Business Council’s quarterly survey of members found that most expect a strong economy and solid growth over the second half of this year.
Overall, the index dipped a bit, to 63.75 from 65.5. Measures of …
Will property taxes in Des Moines continue to decline?
The Des Moines City Council voted to lower the property tax rate days after voters in March approved the 1-cent local option sales tax. Whether Des Moines property owners will see even lower property tax rates …
Read MoreLift IOWA: Events to note this month
July 9: How to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
Host: CREW Iowa
About: Sharon Krohn, a certified leadership and career coach and executive search consultant from Chicago, will explain what emotional intelligence is and …
Guest opinion: Be your own best advocate
By Kirsten Anderson | Founder, Equitas Solutions
I want every woman to try on the title “Advocate” for a little while to see how they feel. I predict it will be a positive, empowering experience. I …
Read MoreGuest opinion: Leading with love
By Angela M. Jackson | Owner, The Great Frame Up
Great leaders lead with love because the ability to see the big picture and encourage others to do their best is really a gift.
It is …
Read MoreGuest opinion: The retirement savings gap and how women can get ahead
By Jenny Carter | Vice president, associate managing director – Retirement Plan Services at Bankers Trust
Women know the importance of juggling obligations and priorities, including work, being a spouse, caring for kids or elders, and spending …
Dietz elected chair of ABI board of directors
Cindy Dietz, associate director for state government relations with Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, has been elected chair of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry board of directors for the 2019 fiscal year, which …
Read MoreIn Case You Missed It – Lift IOWA: 7-1-19
The Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community board of directors has announced that Debra Schroeder, current president and CEO, plans to retire after 24 years of service by the end of 2019. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Samantha Kragel …
Read MoreOn The Rise: 7-1-19
Mara Frerichs
Farmers Trust & Savings Bank
Buffalo Center
Christen Jones
LenderClose
Promoted to sales executive
West Des Moines
Cristina DePriest
On With Life
Promoted to assistant director …